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Matongo, Tanzania
Mara · Tanzania
Matongo is a small city in Mara, Tanzania with a population of 20,000. Elevation: 4,012 ft (1,223 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Matongo
Matongo (Tarime) is a ward in the Tarime District of the Mara Region of Tanzania, East Africa. In 2016 the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics report there were 21,160 people in the ward, from 19,176 in 2012.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,000 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,012 ft (1,223 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.4677°, 34.5228° |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Country | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| State / Province | Mara |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.2 inches (1,351 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Matongo
Matongo is a small city in Tanzania (Mara) with a population of 20,000. The city sits at an elevation of 4,012 feet (1,223 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
Climate in Matongo
Matongo has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Oct (24.4°C), the coldest is Dec (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1268 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above Tanzania avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,012 ft (1,223 m) |
| Area | 806.4 sq mi (2,088.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.4677°N, 34.5228°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in |
Matongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (1.6").
Schools in Matongo
54+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keisangora Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ng'eng'i Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mrito Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Monanka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Matongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Matare Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maika Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kwihore Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kihero Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kibasuka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kewanja Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kerende Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kenyangi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kemakorere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyabichune Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Genkuru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bong'eng'e Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyiboko Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisaka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Borenga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| KIBASUKA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| INGWE SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Kemambo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| BWIREGE SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamongo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisaka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisaka Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyarwana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamwanga Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Nyabusara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Borenga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kisaka Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyumba ya mwalimu | - | - | - | - |
| Ikorongo | - | - | - | - |
| Shule ya kisaka | - | - | - | - |
| JK NYERERE SEC. SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| JK NYERERE SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Sanganga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rosana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rewandwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyeigera Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mto Mara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyarero Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyansangero Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyangoto Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamwaga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamongo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamichale Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyamerano Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakunguru B Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyakunguru A Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyabusara Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyabisaga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nyabigena Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Matongo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borenga Market | |||||
| Kubhiguku Market | |||||
| Merambota Marketplace | |||||
| Soko kuu Sirari | |||||
| Soko la matunda Sirari |
Cafes in Matongo
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Matongo
16 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Matongo
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Matongo
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Matongo
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Matongo
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | MRE | Medium Airport |
| Angama Mara Airport | ANA | Small Airport |
| Buhemba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fig Tree Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Ikoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Intona Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Keekorok Airport | KEU | Small Airport |
| Kichwa Tembo Airport | KTJ | Small Airport |
| Kilgoris Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirawira B Aerodrome | GTZ | Small Airport |
| Kogatende Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kuluo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lamai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lobo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mara North Conservancy Airstrip | HKR | Small Airport |
| Mara Shikar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mara-Olkiombo Airport | OLX | Small Airport |
| Migori Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mugumu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Musiara Airstrip | MDR | Small Airport |
| Musoma Airport | MUZ | Small Airport |
| Nampaso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngerende Airport | - | Small Airport |
| North Mara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olare Orok Airfield | OLG | Small Airport |
| Sasakwa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tarime Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Weavers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Matongo
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | |
| SDA Church, Borenga |
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What is the population of Matongo?
Matongo has a population of 20,000 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 806.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Matongo?
Matongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.2 inches.